I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
Title: I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World
Author: Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
Publisher: Scholastic
Year of Publication: 2014
Genre: Autobiography
Horn Book Rating: 3
Summary: Story of Malala Yusafzai presents her as a brave girl who fought for the right of girls' education against severe threats to her life from the Taliban. With her resilience in upholding her cause for female education, she came out victorious.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Horn Book Guide categories the book for grades 4 - 6. It recognizes the text as a valuable source for gaining international awareness for middle grade readers. A map and thorough timeline will provide insight into political context.
CLCD:
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Review by Shadab Ashraf: The course of events of an extremely turbulent time rubbing off Malala penned by her and cowriter Patricia McCormick comes out as a heroic battle against the sinister designs of Taliban. Malala, contrary to the orthodox tradition of placing least importance to girls' education among the tribe her parents belonged to, had a desire to go to school from an early age. It is an inspiration for women across the globe to fight against injustices and oppression. The book also inspires us to fight for our rights.
The readers learn about the prejudices of a society against women and its dogmatic beliefs and practices. Malala's journal, pictures from different stages of her life, timeline, memoirs, etc. lend authenticity to the reading.
This book would be useful when teaching...
This book can be used to educate children about tyranny and oppressive powers across the world. It can be used to teach lessons on equality for women. It teaches that even in the face of great adversity, courage and determination trumps. It can be used to teach children to standup and fight for their rights. It can support lessons in Social Studies.
Author: Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick
Publisher: Scholastic
Year of Publication: 2014
Genre: Autobiography
Horn Book Rating: 3
Summary: Story of Malala Yusafzai presents her as a brave girl who fought for the right of girls' education against severe threats to her life from the Taliban. With her resilience in upholding her cause for female education, she came out victorious.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Horn Book Guide categories the book for grades 4 - 6. It recognizes the text as a valuable source for gaining international awareness for middle grade readers. A map and thorough timeline will provide insight into political context.
CLCD:
Best Books:
- Amelia Bloomer List 2015
- All Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)
- Choices, 2015 Cooperative Children's Book Center
- NYC Reads 365, 2015 New York City, Development of Education
Review by Shadab Ashraf: The course of events of an extremely turbulent time rubbing off Malala penned by her and cowriter Patricia McCormick comes out as a heroic battle against the sinister designs of Taliban. Malala, contrary to the orthodox tradition of placing least importance to girls' education among the tribe her parents belonged to, had a desire to go to school from an early age. It is an inspiration for women across the globe to fight against injustices and oppression. The book also inspires us to fight for our rights.
The readers learn about the prejudices of a society against women and its dogmatic beliefs and practices. Malala's journal, pictures from different stages of her life, timeline, memoirs, etc. lend authenticity to the reading.
This book would be useful when teaching...
This book can be used to educate children about tyranny and oppressive powers across the world. It can be used to teach lessons on equality for women. It teaches that even in the face of great adversity, courage and determination trumps. It can be used to teach children to standup and fight for their rights. It can support lessons in Social Studies.